Free From Eating Out Awards 2015

Now in its second year, the Free From Eating Out Awards are back – entries to the awards open on June 8th, with the main awards event taking place in November.

We attended the Free From Food Awards last monthand had a wonderful time – an evening packed with some delicious free-from foods and well deserving winners. Now it’s time to celebrate the cafes, restaurants and pubs who are striving to provide the best service to those with food allergies and intolerances.

After the introduction of new food allergen regulations in December 2014, any establishment serving unpackaged food, or food that is packaged on site for immediate consumption, must supply details of the menu items containing the 14 allergens. So as you can imagine, this is a vital part of the judging.

As part of the judgement process at the Free From Eating Out Awards, each establishment will be observed as to how it is complying with the new rules, what training they offer, their protocols, and of course what range of allergen-free foods they can offer visitors.

Only the best will make it to the shortlist – where they will compete for within their categories and for the top prize.